Best of 1960s fashion

It's been a while since my last post, sorry about that I've been moving house and have therefore been preoccupied with boring things like redecorating, cooking and cleaning. I thought for my first real post in a while it would be a good idea to focus on the Best of 1960s Fashion, the high lights of the fashion era wither you can pull them off or not its always good to see the differences through out the era.

Monochrome:

Due in the 60s Monochrome was a big thing, it was everywhere in fashion magazines, on celebrities and in films. This look caught of very quickly, its one of the easiest to pull off as everyone has something black and white in their wardrobe. I think the black and white looks great and can be worn in a formal way to work or a casual way to just hang around the house in. Dog tooth, Checks, Pock a dots and Strips, can be found in any high street or charity shop. If all else fails a simply white shirt/jumper and black skirt/trousers combination can work just as well.


Flower Power:

For that Janis Joplin look, colour is the main thing you will want to focus on. Bright colours, patterns and flowers in your hair. I must admit not everyone can pull off this look (like me for example) but if you can then hats off to you, most people say this look goes with the life style but I don't think that's 100% true. Spring and Summer is the best time to try out this look, in my head I associate this kind of fashion with unmatching patterns, many different colours and long braided hair. Vintage and charity shops are the best places to look in for a lovely flowery dress, maxi dress would be best but if you want to stick to the mini's I'm sure you'll be able to find one on the internet.


Leather Look:

 

 

At the moment the Rocker style is very popular on the high street, with the leather coats, skinny black jeans, check shirts and volume hair. Listening to Elvis and fighting Mods is what made the Rockers popular along with the fashion, Rockers were known as hard nuts and you wouldn't want to mess with them but now days its just a fashion thing. People think there is a thin line between Metal Lovers, Emo's, Grunger's and Rockers but really they are completely different. The traditional Rockers look focuses on the late 50's and early 60's along with the type of music Rock & Roll, to get the true look I would suggest wearing; Jeans (turn ups or skinny), Dark shirts, Denim/leather jackets, Back comb the hair and dark eye make up would also go well with the Rocker style.

 

 

Smart Style:

 

 

I would associate the smart style with Mods. As I've already mentioned in earlier posts the main look is skirts, pencil skirts, polo's, trench coats, brogues and loafers. A mod dresses smart what ever the weather, darker colours, clean cut hair and suits for the men. Any more info on this style, check earlier posts.

 

 

Lost in Space:

 

 



This is probably the most unrealistic fashion look from the 60s and only some people can pull it off but most can't. You have to want to receive a lot of attention while wearing this dress, best time to wear something like this is for New Year or a big party. Don't wear a lot of make up with a dress like this or jewellery, it'll be far too over the top.  

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